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public

[puhb-lik] / ˈpʌb lɪk /




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In New York, he recently met with mayor Zohran Mamdani in the middle of a public fight over the price of World Cup match tickets and transportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Cheryl was not a case file, she was an amazing funny little girl," her elder brother Ricki Nash, told the inquiry on its first day of public hearings.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Hugo Boss said the "unsolicited" offer had "not been coordinated with the company", adding that it would "inform its shareholders and the public about further developments and next steps".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Houston-based company raised $600 million in its initial public offering late Tuesday at $21.50 a share, valuing the company at $5.9 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The public grew tired of the same old spirits who tipped tables, played instruments, and rapped slow messages.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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